Job Description
Join Houston's dynamic municipal team as a Senior City Clerk and shape the heartbeat of our city's administrative operations. We seek a meticulous professional to safeguard public records, ensure legislative compliance, and deliver exceptional constituent services. This pivotal role combines precision governance with community impact in America's fourth-largest city.
Responsibilities
- Manage official municipal records, ordinances, and meeting documentation with absolute accuracy
- Oversee public records requests and ensure timely, compliant responses
- Coordinate City Council meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-keeping
- Administer municipal elections and voter registration processes
- Lead records management system optimization and digital transformation initiatives
- Serve as primary liaison between citizens, council members, and city departments
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field
- Minimum 5 years municipal government or public sector experience
- Texas Municipal Clerk Certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
- Advanced proficiency in records management software and document imaging systems
- Expert knowledge of Texas Open Records Act and municipal governance protocols
- Exceptional written/verbal communication and conflict resolution skills